Chevy Lineup for 2017 Scores Record Awards

The all-new Chevy Bolt electric vehicle leads the way to 18 awards

Chevy scored a brand-record 18 awards in automobile and consumer media ratings this week, led by five awards for the all-new Bolt EV.

Offering an EPA-estimated 238 miles of range on a full charge at a starting cost of $37,495 before tax incentives, the Bolt EV secured a position on the 2017 Car and Driver 10Best Cars index. It was also named Best New Car to Buy by Green Car Reports, Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal and Best EV by Car Connection.

“The Bolt EV is the newest illustration of how Chevy is propelling the industry forward with leading technology paired with great style and the connectivity that helps make driver’s lives easier,” said Alan Batey, president of GM North America and company chief, Global Chevrolet. “We’re innovating like never before with more choices for every need and these awards affirm the depth, breadth and value offered by Chevrolet’s lineup.”

The Camaro 1LE and Corvette Grand Sport were likewise named to the sought after Car and Driver 10Best Cars list. It was the second successive acknowledgment to the Camaro and the third time in four years on the list for the Corvette.

Six Chevrolet automobiles pulled in Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy awards, whilst Impala and Tahoe obtained back-to-back Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award acknowledgment in their corresponding sectors for the past couple of years. The Hispanic Motor Press also named the Bolt EV, Camaro and Colorado as the very best automobiles in their corresponding categories.